A short walk from the busy docks, the property offered the unexpected pleasure of staying in our own peaceful and private garden enclave. The nature-inspired design of the pool and the lush tropical foliage invited lingering on the lounge chairs and the porch. The patch of grass, although artificial, made great terrain for water fights, a game of beachball soccer, and sunbathing on a towel. Inside, the home was spacious and charming, with island colors punctuating wonderful (original?) wood floors, high ceilings, and comfortable furniture. The bathrooms were also spacious and bright but lacked a shelf or two and, in those on the first floor, a place to hang a handtowel. Additionally, bedside lighting was cozy but not sufficient for bedtime reading. But, ultimately, those were minor details. All eight of us, from 5 years old to 80 years young, loved our stay and wish we could have lingered at the lovely Southern Belle.